Finally got out: Hiking at LP 8/31

[shadyjay]

What a beautiful weekend it was up here, so on Sunday I headed down 100 to the 'Bush. Goals: lift ride, hike up Lincoln Peak, over to Mt Ellen, then back to Castlerock and down. The base area was hopping with a lot of folk around - zip line and mtn bike all looked very busy. A nice ride up Super Bravo, and the hike up Jester to the top of Lincoln Peak definetely got my blood flowing. After a little break on the summit, it was time to hit the Long Trail. I headed north, passing numerous people, past Castlerock Peak to Mt Ellen. After a little break there, I returned to Castlerock Peak and descended the mountain via Middle Earth to Troll Road to Lower Lift Line to Castlerock Runout. Middle Earth is one steep hike and I stayed on the path that someone had previously made. It defintely was steep and when I hit Troll Road, my legs thanked me. I got down to the base, had a beer at the Castlerock Pub and sat out on the patio. A good amount of folks were out there as well, and the zip line action overhead was constant. After a brew, I headed for home. Some pics are posted here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/shadyjayvt/HikingAtSugarbushAndTheLongTrail#

All in all, a great day. A little breezy up at the top, and the wind sounded like it was howling on the Bristol side. I hope to get out a few more times on the Long Trail before the end of hiking season. And just being at the mountain again has got me itchin' for the snow to fly.

Jay

[Sail or Ski]

Nice pics.....That was one great weekend.

[WWF-VT]

Did you have to buy a ticket for the Super Bravo lift ride ? My understanding is that you have to buy an all day pass.

[skiladi]

Did you have to buy a ticket for the Super Bravo lift ride ? My understanding is that you have to buy an all day pass.

Check the website for info but I think it is $15. More if you are bringing a bike up. If you have a winter pass you can add on summer activities. Would depend on how often you will be there if that will save you $$$.

[WWF-VT]

Did you have to buy a ticket for the Super Bravo lift ride ? My understanding is that you have to buy an all day pass.

Check the website for info but I think it is $15. More if you are bringing a bike up. If you have a winter pass you can add on summer activities. Would depend on how often you will be there if that will save you $$$.

I was with my family ( all season pass holders) and wanted to get a head start on a hike by taking the Super Bravo to Allyn's Lodge and then progressing from there.

Was told that we could not buy a "one ride" ticket. Daily pass for adult is $15 and youth is $10 for lift accessed disc golf. Would have been a $50 ride !

Good idea for this year's season pass coupon book would be a one ride ticket /discount for hikers.

[Lostone]

Was told that we could not buy a "one ride" ticket.

I believe what you were told was correct. The only way the winter pass helps is if you get a summer pass. Then it helps a lot. :wink:

I agree that a ticket to try a few of the summer activities would be a great addition to the Bravo book. 8)

[Hawk]

Next time make the wife and kid pay for themselves. Then it would only cost $15..... :wink:

[ski_resort_observer]

The Bravo Book does include a 2 for 1 coupon for the zipline and 50% off coupon for mountain biking.